What Lapstone Barn does

Lapstone Barn Ltd operates an exclusive-use Cotswold barn wedding venue on a rural property near Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. Founded in 2018 by owners Henry Bonas (Managing Director) and Katie Bonas (Wedding and Events Director), the company converted an 18th-century Grade II listed stone barn — historically a working farm and later furniture workshops following 1990s planning permission — into a private wedding and events venue. The venue accommodates ceremonies and seated dining for up to 200 guests, with on-site accommodation sleeping up to 26 guests across three properties: Lapstone Cottage (£450/night, sleeps 4), Lapstone Farmhouse (£900/night, sleeps 8–10), and The Stables (bridal suite at £300/night plus five double rooms at £225–£275/night). Operations are run by a small team of 5 employees including a general manager, five wedding coordinators, and a maintenance/groundsman.

The business generates revenue through four primary streams: exclusive venue hire, in-house catering (menus from £57 per head including VAT, staffing, linen, crockery, and glassware), on-site accommodation, and drinks packages with a £14-per-head corkage option for couples supplying their own wine. Pricing is structured around bespoke summer bookings and all-inclusive winter packages (£6,950 Sunday–Friday, £7,500 Saturday for 60 day guests), with additional guests charged at £75 per head. Deposits are staged at 25% on booking, 25% after food tasting, and the balance 28 days before the wedding; reduced deposit tiers are offered during selected periods. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer — no resellers or third-party booking platforms — via an SEO-optimized website, a 50+ article inspiration blog, Google Reviews (4.9 rating across 334 reviews), 360-degree virtual tours, and enquiry handling by wedding coordinators.

The primary customer segment is couples seeking a private Cotswold wedding venue, with secondary use cases in corporate events, team-building, and private celebrations. Marketing is content-led rather than paid-advertising-led, supported by an active blog on themes such as multicultural weddings, sustainable floristry, and seasonal styling, plus a curated network of recommended local suppliers (multiple Cotswolds florists and a wedding cake maker) that strengthens the venue's positioning within the regional wedding ecosystem.

Name

Lapstone Barn

Legal name

Lapstone Barn Ltd

Website

https://lapstonebarn.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lapstone Barn Ltd operates an exclusive-use 18th-century Grade II listed Cotswold barn wedding venue near Chipping Campden, UK, accommodating up to 200 guests with on-site accommodation for 26, in-house catering, drinks packages, and dedicated wedding coordination since 2018.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wedding Venue Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Destination Wedding Planning (HSACABAD)

Keywords

• Barn wedding venue
• Cotswold weddings
• Exclusive-use venue
• Wedding catering
• Event accommodation

Headquarters

HQ city

Chipping Campden

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Venue Hire: Exclusive use venue hire for weddings and events, including the 18th-century Cotswold barn, grounds, and on-site accommodation. Pricing varies by season and day of week.
2. In-house Catering: In-house catering team providing menus from £57 per head including VAT, staff costs, white linen, crockery, cutlery and glassware. Offers canapes, three-course menus, and shared dining options.
3. On-site Accommodation: On-site accommodation including Lapstone Cottage (£450/night), Lapstone Farmhouse (£900/night), The Stables Bridal Suite (£300/night), and Double Rooms (£225-£275/night). Automatically reserved for wedding night.
4. Drinks Packages: Fully stocked bar with drinks packages, corkage charge of £14 per head for couple's own wine and champagne (2026 rates).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lapstone Barn provides exclusive-use hire of an 18th-century Grade II listed Cotswold stone barn and adjoining properties as a wedding and private event venue. The venue bundles on-site accommodation for up to 24 guests, in-house catering, drinks packages, and dedicated wedding planning services into a single multi-day hire package.

Product overview

Lapstone Barn is an exclusive-use wedding venue offering a complete wedding day experience through its core venue product (The Barn - an 18th-century Grade II listed Cotswold stone barn) complemented by on-site accommodation modules (Lapstone Cottage, Lapstone Farmhouse, and The Stables), in-house catering services, drinks packages, and dedicated wedding planning services. The venue accommodates up to 200 guests and offers exclusive use of the entire property.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Barn 18th-century Grade II listed Cotswold stone barn that serves as the main ceremony and reception space for weddings and private events at Lapstone Barn.
• The Stables Dedicated ceremony space on the Lapstone Barn estate, used as an alternative or additional ceremony location for weddings.
• Lapstone Cottage On-site accommodation cottage on the Lapstone Barn estate, forming part of the exclusive-use sleeping arrangements for wedding guests.
• Lapstone Farmhouse On-site farmhouse accommodation on the Lapstone Barn estate, included in the exclusive-use venue hire for wedding parties.
• Exclusive-Use Venue Hire Full-property hire of the Lapstone Barn estate for the duration of the wedding, including The Barn, The Stables, Lapstone Cottage, and Lapstone Farmhouse for multi-day weddings and private events.
• 90-Second Lunchtime Wedding Short-format wedding package offering a brief ceremony and meal at Lapstone Barn as a lower-cost, lower-commitment alternative to the full weekend wedding.
• In-House Catering Catering service provided in-house by Lapstone Barn for weddings and private events, typically priced per head and bundled with the venue hire.
• Drinks Packages Pre-built drinks packages offered by Lapstone Barn to accompany wedding and event catering, sold as an add-on to the venue hire.
• Wedding Planning Service End-to-end wedding planning delivered by Lapstone Barn's in-house coordinator team, supporting couples through bookings, suppliers, and on-the-day coordination.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Sally Gill FlowersminorOthersRecommended local florist supplier operating in the Cotswolds area, specialising in British-grown flowers and natural greenery for weddings.
• AquafloristminorOthersCirencester-based florist recommended for sustainable, seasonal wedding flower arrangements. Specialises in winter wedding blooms and rustic arrangements.
• Broadway FloristminorOthersCotswolds florist recommended for wedding flowers, offering both traditional and dramatic winter wedding arrangements with luxury velvet ribbon styling.
• Little Garden FlowersminorOthersRecommended local florist supplier for weddings.
• The Bay Tree at CampdenminorOthersLocal florist recommended for weddings in the Chipping Campden area.
• StyletopiaminorOthersLuxury faux florals supplier for wedding styling.
• The Pretty Cake CompanyminorOthersRecommended local wedding cake maker based in the Cotswolds, providing fondant and buttercream cakes with sugar flower decoration. One of the top Cotswold wedding cake makers.
• Sally Gill Flowers (Sustainability)minorOthersSpecialises in creating seasonal wedding flower designs using British-grown flowers and natural greenery for sustainable weddings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Elmore Court: Gloucestershire country house wedding venue with exclusive-use hire, on-site accommodation, in-house catering, and historic character — directly comparable to Lapstone Barn's heritage barn positioning.
• Notley Abbey: Buckinghamshire historic abbey wedding venue offering exclusive-use hire with accommodation and catering. Comparable in heritage positioning, capacity, and premium service model.
• Curradine Barns: Exclusive-use restored barn wedding venue in Worcestershire with on-site accommodation, in-house catering, and similar pricing structure. Comparable in scale, capacity, and service offering.
• Hedsor House: Buckinghamshire Grade II listed mansion offering exclusive-use weddings with on-site accommodation and catering. Competes for the same high-end British wedding couple segment.
• Caswell House: Oxfordshire manor house wedding venue with exclusive-use, in-house catering, and on-site accommodation. Operates in a similar price and capacity band to Lapstone Barn within the broader Cotswolds region.
• Cripps Barn: Another Grade II listed Cotswold stone barn wedding venue offering exclusive-use hire with in-house catering, on-site accommodation, and similar heritage positioning. Most directly comparable peer in the same geographic and product category.
• Mill Barns: Exclusive-use barn wedding venue in the West Midlands offering all-inclusive packages, in-house catering, and on-site bridal suite accommodation. Direct competitor in the English barn wedding segment.
• The Great Tythe Barn: Cotswolds-based exclusive-use wedding barn venue with on-site accommodation, catering, and a similar heritage stone-building aesthetic. Targets the same couples in the same region with comparable pricing tiers.
• Pynes House: Exclusive-use Devon country house wedding venue with luxury accommodation and full-service catering. Comparable in premium positioning and all-in-one service model.

Emerging players

• The Newt in Somerset: Premium Somerset estate with hotel, wedding, and event offerings. Inverse-relevance: a coordinator from The Newt joined Lapstone Barn, indicating the two operate in the same luxury wedding hospitality talent pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lapstone-barn

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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